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Long-term Care Administration –
hcs437
(3 credits)
This course examines the organization and management of long-term care and assisted living facilities. The impact of state and federal regulations are analyzed, as well as issues surrounding funding services are discussed. Students will examine the health services needed for current and future populations needing long-term care.
This undergraduate-level course is 5
weeks.
To enroll, speak with an Enrollment Advisor.
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Administrative Roles and Functions
- Identify the staffing requirements for long-term care environments.
- Describe the role of the case manager in long-term care environments.
- Explain the role of the administrator in long-term care environments.
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Financial Management
- Describe the impact of public policy on financing the delivery of services.
- Identify types of reimbursement within long-term care.
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The Regulatory Environment
- Identify requirements for licensure and accreditation.
- Identify federal and state regulations governing long-term care.
- Explain the functions of regulatory agencies.
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Long-Term Care Populations
- Differentiate levels of long-term care services.
- Describe the continuum of care options for long-term care populations.
- Identify populations needing long-term care services.
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The Future of Long-term Care
- Explain how current health care trends impact long-term care needs.
- Discuss client related ethical issues.
- The University of Phoenix reserves the right to modify courses.
- While widely available, not all programs are available in all locations or in both online and on-campus formats. Please check with a University Enrollment Advisor.
- Transferability of credit is at the discretion of the receiving institution. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm whether or not credits earned at University of Phoenix will be accepted by another institution of the student’s choice.
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